No matter how much you love sharing your food, remember that there are many foods that are bad for dogs, cats and others.

Among those are some common foods which are very healthy, but only for humans. And here in this article, we talk about four such foods which are not only dangerous for your beloved pet but can be life-threatening.

1. Salt

First in our list of common foods poisonous to dogs is the common salt. Although a bit of potato chips here and there doesn’t hurt, consumption of salt in large quantities is harmful to dogs. Excess salt deprives them of water and leads to salt (or sodium ion) poisoning.

The symptoms include increased temperature, vomiting and diarrhea. Among the other problems are tremors, seizures and even death. So, try to keep fresh water available always, just in case.

2. Caffeine

Caffeine and any products containing caffeine – tea, coffee and also, chocolate – are harmful to dogs. Caffeine is also added to many soft drinks and sodas. Consumption of caffeine increases the heart rate, and the dog may experience excessive urination, thirst, vomiting and diarrhea.

It also stirs up the nervous system and can cause hyperactivity and restlessness. Seizures and tremors are also probabilities. So, try not to share your coffee with your pet. Even 1 mg per kg of body weight can be fatal.

3. Chocolate

OK, why is chocolate bad for dogs? Remember I mentioned above that chocolate has caffeine and it’s bad for them. But, it’s not only the caffeine. Chocolate also contains theobromine. And both these ingredients, if consumed, result in increased heartbeats and even seizures.

Other common problems faced by your pet are abdominal pains, vomiting and diarrhea. The severity, by the way, also depends on the type of chocolate ingested. The dark chocolates are the most dangerous and white chocolates, the least.